View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Richard Daley die?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1866.
(d) 1976.

2. In what year was Richard Daley born?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1902.

3. What was the most important rule Richard Daley learned from Joe McDonough?
(a) Don't call us, we'll call you.
(b) Don't get caught.
(c) Don't look back, something may be gaining on you.
(d) Keep a stiff upper lip.

4. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?
(a) He would encourge him to get marriage counceling.
(b) He would ignore it if he was a popular official.
(c) He would get pictures of the officials indiscretions and use them to coerce his cooperation.
(d) He would see to it that his public service career in Chicago came to an end.

5. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?
(a) He looked old and bald like a father.
(b) He frequently attended weddings and gave away the bride.
(c) He was like many fathers who worked long hours and said what he meant.
(d) He liked sitting in a rocker during public meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard Daley do through the evenings of the 1920's after he was finished with his day job with the City?

2. To whom was Richard Daley most loyal according to Royko?

3. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

4. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?

5. In his earlier years as Chicago Mayor, Richard Daley walked down Michigan Avenue to greet people. Why did he stop the practice?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 394 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample